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9 V Battery-Operated
S
A
moke
larm
Manual
Model p9040CA
SINGLE STATION
SMOKE ALARM
Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire
particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner
than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing
alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated
with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization
alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are
often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde
recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric
alarms be installed.
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Summary of Contents for Kidde p9040CA
- Page 1 Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both Ionization and Photoelectric alarms be installed.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty......18 Kidde Canada Inc., P.O. Box 40, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 Consumer Hotline: 1-800-880-6788 www.kiddecanada.com... -
Page 3: Installation
Installation Recommended Locations • Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the sleeping rooms. Try to monitor the exit path, as the sleeping rooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area (Image 1A). •... - Page 4 Installation DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM ROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM LIVING KITCHEN ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection Ionization Type Smoke Alarm with BASEMENT Hush® Control or Photoelectric Type SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN IMAGE 1A IMAGE 1B •...
- Page 5 Installation • Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered ceilings) on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the sloped portion of the ceiling within 12” (305mm) vertically down from the highest point (Image 2D). Locations to Avoid • Do not install within 0.9 m (3') of the following: The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow...
- Page 6 Installation 10 cm (4”) MINIMUM CEILING IMAGE 2A NEVER HERE BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL NOT IN IMAGE 2B THIS AREA 10 cm (4”) ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA 0.9 m (3’) 0.9 m (3’) HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM PEAK IMAGE 2C NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS...
- Page 7 Installation Mobile Homes Modern mobile homes have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended Locations and Image 2A. In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof.
- Page 8 Installation “A” LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS IMAGE 3B IMAGE 3A WALL MOUNTING ROTATE TO MOUNT OR POSITION TO REMOVE IMAGE 3C IMAGE 3D BATTERY REMINDER TAB IMAGE 3E...
- Page 9 Installation • Press the battery reminder tab down into the battery compartment while inserting the battery (Image 3E). CAUTION: If the battery reminder tab is not held down in the battery compartment by the battery, the unit will not attach to the mounting plate. •...
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Page 10: Operation
Operation Testing The smoke alarm is operating once a fresh battery is installed and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm photoelectric sensor chamber senses products of combustion, the horn will sound a loud (85 db) alarm until the sensing chamber is cleared of smoke particles. •... - Page 11 Operation Hush ® Control Feature Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is located close to the cooking area.
- Page 12 Operation LED Indicators This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator, with three modes of operation. Red LED - Flashing every 40–45 seconds: Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly. Red LED - Flashing: When the Test button is pressed, or when the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsating sound), the red LED will flash once per second.
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Page 13: Maintenance
Maintenance Smoke Sensing Chamber Operation This alarm will “chirp” if it detects a problem with the smoke sensing chamber. This chirp will occur approximately 20 seconds after the flash of the red LED indicator light. Use only the following 9 V batteries for replacement: Carbon-Zinc Type Eveready 1222 Gold Peak 1604S... - Page 14 This action will void your warranty. Replacing the Alarm The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Kidde recommend replacing this alarm ten years from the date of manufacture. For your convenience, this date has been...
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Page 15: Fire Safety
Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Kidde recommends that both ionization and photoelectric alarms be installed. • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly. - Page 16 Fire Safety Good Safety Habits Develop and practice a plan of escape! Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2) escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need an escape ladder. • Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of fire.
- Page 17 Fire Safety • Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky. Breathe shallowly through a cloth, wet if possible. • Once outside, go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there. • Call the fire department from your neighbor’s home–not from yours! •...
- Page 18 Fire Safety Additional Recommendations The National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72 provides the following information: Smoke Detection. Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a specific type of occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: (1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms (2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area,...
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Page 19: Warranty
Kidde or any of its parent or subsidiary corporations be liable for consequential loss or damages resulting from the failure of this smoke alarm or for breach of this or any other warranty, express or implied, even if the loss or damage is caused by the company’s... - Page 20 Notes...
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